Wednesday
Nov302011
A Story, A Tale, An Adventure
Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at 4:18PM 
Do you have a story? Do you have a life tale? Are there things in your life that can bring hope to others who need it? Is there GREATNESS in your life that deserves to be shared? Have you overcome battles, mountains, and dark times and become stronger and better for it?
I am a glass-half-full kinda girl, and I think you do have a story; I think we all do! We all have something to share. How many of us hear of a struggle and think, “I can relate”, or a tale of joy and know that feeling of happiness. Our stories are a powerful thing!
As a society we are actually pretty interested in the stories of other people. We love to hear where people came from, where they have ended up and how they got from one point to the next. We are interested to know the things others find important and valuable, and we are awed and inspired by stories of overcoming obstacles. When hearing the stories of others we are challenged to consider if we agree with, relate to, understand or support them. Sometimes there is no common ground, but more often we find some beautiful inspiration to grab a hold of and keep, leaving the rest of that story to fade away.
Our Blog, this blog, is an amazing example of telling our stories. Here, Amy, Tamara, Danielle and I tell our tales of joy, laughter, tears and pain. On these pages we share our unfolding lives with all of you. Please, take from our stories inspiration, challenge, encouragement or just plain ‘ol fun and feel free to leave the rest. If you find hope, love, commitment, trials, tears, devastation, freedom, opinions, trust and openness than we have done our job, we have accomplished what we set out to do!
What is your story? What does your tale look like? We’d like to hear!
Thank you to our family and friends, new and old that are supporting us in this fun story-telling, we love and appreciate you!
Sunday December 4, 2011 (this Sunday) we are being featured on TLC’s new show, Virgin Diaries at 6 and 9pm . We will also be on Dr. Drew December 2 (this Friday) at 6 and 9pm. This morning we found out the promo for the show made an appearance on Ellen Degeneres & Jimmy Kimmel too.
Feel free to follow us on this blog and on twitter, like us on facebook and keep coming back as our lives unfold!
TLC: Virgin Diaries
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Reader Comments (12)
Just read the article the van sun tweeted about you guys. Great article! Your love for life and Jesus came thru! Feeling proud of you girls even though I don't know you. I'm from the lower mainland myself though am in ontario at the moment. I'm 32 and can totally relate to your sentiments!!! Keep those reyes on Jesus.
I'm one of those "old" supporters ;) Love you forever and always!
Just wanted to say that I applaud what you girls are doing! I'm a male virgin the same age as you, so I'm in the same boat as you, Lisa. Mega-props for doing all this!
Hey girls, I found about you last night they the Virgin Diaries show. I see it as a way God's speaking to my soul, because I never watch tv! I'm 25, female, single and a virgin too, and by reading your blog I've identified myself with most of your stories. I like the "2% day" term, abd how you suggest tyo deal with those. I've found a lot of encouragement in these pages and I've reaffirmed my values, in a stage of my life when I've felt the loneliest ever.
May God's blessings fall upon you all.
Just watched your clip on Canada Am... Good for you girls! As Christians I think we are far too quiet about many things which are important... so power to you guys... As a mom to three young adults, I think you are great role models in a generation where celibacy is not valued. Keep up the good work.. Blessings.. Robyn Jones.
I saw the show last night. I was amazed that finally there were others just like me. I am a 29 female and a virgin and will remain that way until God sends me the right man and we get married. I am holding out for God's best! I was stunned that there were guys in that age range I expected a lot of girls but its nice to see men wait. It is so difficult these days when everyone thinks you are crazy for waiting. Thanks for sharing I feel less alone in this journey. God willing we meet our princes soon:)
Good for you for not only sticking to what you believe, but being proud of it. Virginity doesn't have to be a shameful burden. Good for you for having the maturity to realize that.
Hi girls! Reading this made me understand, that I am not completely alone on this planet. I am female 34 years old and still virgin. Guess, I haven't met the right guy. I am just searching the real things in life- love, understanding, trust. And I really admire you, that you have the courage to go public and stand for your believes!
I also applaud you for sticking to your guns and not being swept up and away in this sex crazed culture. It's nice to know that there are still people out there who believe that sex is special and that it is not to be rushed into. If we lived in the same city, I'm sure we would be friends.
Very very encouraging for those who are saving themselves for marriage I am and I am 35 thanks!!!
How was Dr. Drew? What did you think about the show on Sunday night? As I told you on FB, I was unable to view it (but hope to online), though my best friend Lynsie who posts on http://Rubyeyedokapi.com with me (she was a virgin for marriage if you ever want to read her testimony on the site!) told me a bit about what was on it and she felt like they were mocking virginity and it made her really sad. You're in my prayers and I hope that all is well! I anticipate reading more entries since the show has aired! There were LOADS of views on the interview you did with me the other day! Thanks again! <3
Hey girls!
I just thought that I'd share with you that God is GREAT! I too remained a virgin (albeit barely) until I was married at the age of 28. All throughout my early 20s, I had terrible relationships and all with non-Christians.... and then at the age of 24, I had a terrible break-up that devastated me which brought me much closer to God. I realized that I had spent all of my time looking for a guy to fulfill me and choosing men that were not pleasing to God. I wanted to act according to my own will. A pastor once said to me 'You do know God's will - whomever you marry should have a close relationship with Him'. So that summer, I re-focused on God and His will and asked that He take away my feelings for men that were not pleasing to Him. In time, God provided for me a man that is so wonderful and such a great match for me - of which, many characteristics I would never have been able to articulate for myself. I have come to realize that God knows me better than I know myself. So I encourage you to trust that God knows what is best always :)